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Monday June 22, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Mini Seaside Camp (Gr 3-6)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Tuesday June 23, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Mini Seaside Camp (Gr 3-6)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Drawing (Teens) - Shapes in Space
Shapes in Space - Learn to see and draw the world in three dimensions with this step-by-step workshop that’ll help you take your art to the next level! This drawing workshop will cover all the basics of one-point perspective drawing using graphite pencils and rulers to create a sense of volume and distance. Instructor: Jake Zawel (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mah Jong - Mah Jong
Mah Jong – Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. Instructor: Donna Lodynsky (6 weeks)Each student must purchase a National Mah Jong League play card for $15 prior to class.https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/PaperForm.aspx
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Paint Along: Lilacs
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Wednesday June 24, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Mini Seaside Camp (Gr 3-6)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Thursday June 25, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Mini Seaside Camp (Gr 3-6)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Friday June 26, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Mini Seaside Camp (Gr 3-6)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Monday June 29, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hungry Caterpillar - Hungry Caterpillar
Hungry Caterpillar - Celebrate the exciting world of art, inspired by Eric Carle’s books. After listening to a story, the students will draw, paint, collage and more using various materials to create vibrant pieces of art. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Magnificent Mechas - Magnificent Mechas
Magnificent Mechas - Become a robotic architect! In this hands-on workshop, students will learn to design massive mechanical explorers from the ground up. They’ll start by drawing inspiration from real-world objects - using everything from nuts and bolts to everyday household items - to see how "parts" can become giant robots. Students will learn how to use simple structural drawing to build machines equipped with specialized tools, futuristic gadgets, and high-tech gear. Whether they're designing a deep-sea scout or a heavy-duty industrial giant, they’ll learn the secrets to making their Mecha look functional, balanced, and ready for adventure! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Painting Fun
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Pop Art Painting
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Tuesday June 30, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hungry Caterpillar - Hungry Caterpillar
Hungry Caterpillar - Celebrate the exciting world of art, inspired by Eric Carle’s books. After listening to a story, the students will draw, paint, collage and more using various materials to create vibrant pieces of art. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Manga Model Sheets - Manga Model Sheets
Manga Model Sheets - Go behind the scenes of character creation! In this workshop, students will learn how to create a "Model Sheet" - the blueprint used by professional artists to keep their characters consistent. They’ll master Manga-style facial proportions, expressive "emotes," and the "character turnaround" (front, back, and side views). Whether they’re developing a lead for a graphic novel or a hero for a brand-new adventure, they’ll leave with a professional reference sheet to help them draw their character like a pro! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Painting Fun
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Pop Art Painting
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mah Jong - Mah Jong
Mah Jong – Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. Instructor: Donna Lodynsky (6 weeks)Each student must purchase a National Mah Jong League play card for $15 prior to class.https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/PaperForm.aspx
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Wednesday July 1, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hungry Caterpillar - Hungry Caterpillar
Hungry Caterpillar - Celebrate the exciting world of art, inspired by Eric Carle’s books. After listening to a story, the students will draw, paint, collage and more using various materials to create vibrant pieces of art. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - Let’s get 3-D! In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, students will use super-soft, “foamy” air-dry clay to sculpt their own colorful characters and miniature worlds. Sessions will start with fun skill-building games, followed by a focused masterpiece build. This special clay is lightweight, mess-free and stays vibrant once it dries. It’s all the fun of sculpting without the heavy cleanup! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Painting Fun
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Pop Art Painting
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Thursday July 2, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hungry Caterpillar - Hungry Caterpillar
Hungry Caterpillar - Celebrate the exciting world of art, inspired by Eric Carle’s books. After listening to a story, the students will draw, paint, collage and more using various materials to create vibrant pieces of art. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - Let’s get 3-D! In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, students will use super-soft, “foamy” air-dry clay to sculpt their own colorful characters and miniature worlds. Sessions will start with fun skill-building games, followed by a focused masterpiece build. This special clay is lightweight, mess-free and stays vibrant once it dries. It’s all the fun of sculpting without the heavy cleanup! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Painting Fun
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Pop Art Painting
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Monday July 6, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Nature Camp (Gr 2-5)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartooning Critters
Cartooning Critters – Design your own original cartoon characters while learning basic drawing skills. Students will use simple shapes - circles, squares, triangles - to build creatures from the ground up. By using “exaggerated features,” students will learn how to give their characters unique personalities and bring their imaginative critters to life. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)Cartooning – Jump into the world of character design and visual storytelling. Students will look at the techniques used by professional cartoonists to create everything from classic “Sunday funnies” to modern graphic novels. Through interactive, game-like exercises, they’ll design original characters and explore gag cartoons, multi-panel strips and the art of “pantomime.” Since great cartooning is a blend of art and writing, they’ll also dive into creative plotting and hand-lettering to give their stories a professional finish. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartooning
Cartooning Critters – Design your own original cartoon characters while learning basic drawing skills. Students will use simple shapes - circles, squares, triangles - to build creatures from the ground up. By using “exaggerated features,” students will learn how to give their characters unique personalities and bring their imaginative critters to life. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)Cartooning – Jump into the world of character design and visual storytelling. Students will look at the techniques used by professional cartoonists to create everything from classic “Sunday funnies” to modern graphic novels. Through interactive, game-like exercises, they’ll design original characters and explore gag cartoons, multi-panel strips and the art of “pantomime.” Since great cartooning is a blend of art and writing, they’ll also dive into creative plotting and hand-lettering to give their stories a professional finish. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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